When to plant in Lovejoy, GA
USDA Zone 8bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Lovejoy, Georgia — all computed from Lovejoy's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 8b, Lovejoy supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
JONESBORO · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Lovejoy’s own odds, recorded at JONESBORO.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 21 | Apr 6 | Mar 20 | Oct 22 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 |
| 32°F | Apr 10 | Mar 25 | Mar 2 | Oct 31 | Nov 12 | Dec 2 |
| 28°F | Mar 29 | Mar 8 | Feb 12 | Nov 8 | Nov 28 | Dec 22 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Lovejoy, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 24 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Lovejoy planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lovejoy, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Lovejoy is around March 25 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Lovejoy, GA?
In Lovejoy, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 12 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Lovejoy in?
Lovejoy is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Lovejoy?
Lovejoy has about 232 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 25) and first fall frost (November 12).
When should I plant tomatoes in Lovejoy?
For Lovejoy, sow tomatoes indoors about January 28–February 11 and move the seedlings out around April 1, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Stockbridge · 12 km
- Fayetteville · 14 km
- McDonough · 16 km
- Riverdale · 16 km
- Forest Park · 20 km
- Griffin · 23 km
- Locust Grove · 23 km
- Peachtree City · 24 km
Frost dates recorded at JONESBORO, 10 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Lovejoy, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00094700. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/lovejoy.